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Marissa
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Are Liberal Arts schools not recommended for a major in business?
I'm a current junior and I'm trying to formulate a college list but I'm having trouble creating it and what schools to consider.
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Marissa !
When exploring colleges, it's best to look at the program you intend to major in rather than if the college is considered a Liberal Arts school or not. Some very prestigious universities are considered to be Liberal Arts colleges, like Wellesley College, Barnard College, Vassar College, West Point Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy and many more fine universities.
Liberal Arts colleges do have specific major programs but maybe not as many in as many subjects as non-liberal arts colleges. It's all going to depend on what you want to major in. Liberal Arts colleges are usually smaller, smaller class sizes. Because liberal arts colleges are mostly private institutions, they rely less on government funding so their tuition may be higher than non-liberal arts colleges. But you can be a free thinker and well rounded by going to any college but that's what seems to define liberal arts colleges. Their mission is to have students be well-rounded, but you can have that at any college.
It's not a crucial consideration when choosing colleges. Just as long as you know what your major is going to be, you can pick a good college that has a strong program. Some colleges near you that do have strong Business Major Programs are University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Drexel University, Carnegie Mellon University, York College of Pennsylvania, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
The important thing is to not confuse the label of a college being a Liberal Arts college and what you are majoring in. You would major in Business, not Liberal Arts. Liberal arts merely means "freedom of thought" so they may be more encouraging for their students to critically think to form an idea or opinion. That was what the meaning was from when it all began.
So when you explore colleges remember to look for a strong Business Department and you'll be on the right track ! Best wishes in all you do !
When exploring colleges, it's best to look at the program you intend to major in rather than if the college is considered a Liberal Arts school or not. Some very prestigious universities are considered to be Liberal Arts colleges, like Wellesley College, Barnard College, Vassar College, West Point Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy and many more fine universities.
Liberal Arts colleges do have specific major programs but maybe not as many in as many subjects as non-liberal arts colleges. It's all going to depend on what you want to major in. Liberal Arts colleges are usually smaller, smaller class sizes. Because liberal arts colleges are mostly private institutions, they rely less on government funding so their tuition may be higher than non-liberal arts colleges. But you can be a free thinker and well rounded by going to any college but that's what seems to define liberal arts colleges. Their mission is to have students be well-rounded, but you can have that at any college.
It's not a crucial consideration when choosing colleges. Just as long as you know what your major is going to be, you can pick a good college that has a strong program. Some colleges near you that do have strong Business Major Programs are University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Drexel University, Carnegie Mellon University, York College of Pennsylvania, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
The important thing is to not confuse the label of a college being a Liberal Arts college and what you are majoring in. You would major in Business, not Liberal Arts. Liberal arts merely means "freedom of thought" so they may be more encouraging for their students to critically think to form an idea or opinion. That was what the meaning was from when it all began.
So when you explore colleges remember to look for a strong Business Department and you'll be on the right track ! Best wishes in all you do !
Thank you so much for the advice Michelle! This is a great help!
Marissa
You are very welcome, Marissa !
Michelle M.
I went to a small publicly funded liberal arts college in South Carolina, our top programs are our nursing and you guessed it, our business program. I think 1/3 of our graduates graduate with a business degree. I've seen the alumni graduate and do some great things after college.
Michael St. John, MBA, PMP®, Prosci®
@Michael St. John ~ That is wonderful ! Thank you for your feedback, Michael !
Michelle M.
obinna chukwu
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Liberal arts schools can be a good option for business majors, but they might not offer the same extensive business resources as larger universities. While they provide a well-rounded education with strong critical thinking and communication skills, they may have fewer specialized business courses and internship opportunities. If you're interested in business but want a more personal, interdisciplinary education, liberal arts schools could be a great fit. However, if you’re looking for a more structured and resource-rich business program, a larger school with a dedicated business school might be a better choice.
When creating your college list, consider factors like school size, location, program offerings, and internship opportunities.
When creating your college list, consider factors like school size, location, program offerings, and internship opportunities.
This is a great point. I think if you want to be in a smaller pond and potentially get more involved in Student Government Associate, or possibly chair some student groups a liberal arts school may have the edge in providing you that experience. However as you say, you don't have the options for some more specific programming, and going to a smaller school overall has less amenities than most larger universities. All of this is secondary to if the school gives you the student quality attention or not.
Michael St. John, MBA, PMP®, Prosci®
Thank you for the advice Obinna and I appreciate the input Michael. This is a great help!
Marissa
Guille Esquivel
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Search for schools offering your desired major, and check if they provide internships or opportunities to gain experience and build connections before graduating.
Thanks for the advice Guille!
Marissa
Karissa Helton
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I have a BA in Liberal Arts and am not able to get any jobs in the business field. The only jobs available are entry level clerical jobs. In my liberal arts studies I took a lot of business classes. Eventually I decided to go to grad school. I tried to get into a Accounting program but they told me I had to take 1 year of 400 level accounting classes before I could start. Your experience may be different but I wanted to share mine with you. I went to The Evergreen State College in Washington. Eventually I got a MEd and taught high school history.
Thank you for sharing your experience with me Karissa. I'll definitely keep that in mind!
Marissa